With Bill Brauer, Karmê Chöling Sunday February 2 2 – 4 PM Bill Brauer will lead this introductory class which will present the basic view and techniques of mindfulness meditation. We will practice together and discuss the benefits of mindfulness…

Two stunning exhibits, one fabulous reception Sunday January 19 from 4 – 6 PM Meg Morrow Clayton: Colorful WorldWatercolors downstairs in the Community Room My journey as an artist began with fiber arts – spinning, dying and weaving. The transformative…

This is just a small sample of the items available at the Peacham Library Holiday Auction. Please check our Auction website for more details. Bidding closes at 8 PM on December 7.

Bidding is now open! Thank you to all our generous donors! Online bidding opens Friday, November 29, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. and closes Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. Winning bidders will be notified via email at the close…

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Sunday October 20 3 PM Enjoy an afternoon of community singing led by René Simakaski, fresh from his debut leading the Bradford Singalong Bringalong in September. Rene has selected  an assortment of positive, uplifting songs to share. Singing increases oxytocin…

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Please join us tomorrow Stories about a loon’s life and their conservation with Eric Hanson Sunday, October 6 at 3 PM In this program, Vermont Center for Ecostudies (VCE) biologist, Eric Hanson, will discuss the amazing recovery of loons in Vermont over…

Events at Peacham Library 10 AM – 2 PM BOOK SALE You don’t want to miss this!! Presenting a wide selection in a multitude of categories, including LAUREN SHEEHAN CONCERT3:30pm Lauren Sheehan brings her down-home music uptown, mixing old blues, early…

Pie Sale at Peacham Fall Fondo

Bake a Pie to Support Peacham Library Fondo approaches and we need pie pledges! Sign up here to make your pie count!

Meet biblio+ We’re proud to offer a new streaming service to provide our patrons with free and unlimited access available on any device. biblio+ has a highly-curated selection of groundbreaking films and captivating television, from award-winners and nominees to independent…

Saturday, September 21 10 AM Do you love photography? Regardless of what you love to photograph you are invited to join a Gathering of other photographers at the Peacham Library. We will be discussing ways to share our passion as…

Saturday, August 24 1 – 2 PM Do you love photography? Regardless of what you love to photograph you are invited to join a Gathering of other photographers at the Peacham Library. We will be discussing ways to share our…

Rail Trail Tales with Tim McKayWednesday August 14, 7 PM This spring Tim McKay cycled 340 miles from Pittsburgh to Washington DC, takingeight days to ride the lengths of the Great Allegheny Passage rail trail and the C & OCanal…

What is Palace? The Palace Project provides eBook and eAudiobook content into a single interface through the Palace app. The Palace app will have shared content from GMLC plus additional resources but will not have shared content from kanopy. This service is made…

Thursday August 8 at 7 PM (1963) Watch trailer Synopsis Disney fare about a widow raising her brood on lots of love and little cash. Directors James Neilson Production year 1963 Rating G Studio Walt Disney Pictures Runtime 109 minutes…

Thursday August 1 at 7 PM A Return to Salem’s Lot (1987) WATCH TRAILER Synopsis A man and his son move to a vampire-ridden town. Directors Larry Cohen Production year 1987 Rating R Studio Warner Bros. Runtime 95 minutes Cast…

Thursday July 25 at 7 PM Edith Wharton’s 1911 novella about a doomed romance, with Liam Neeson as a New England farmer in love with his wife’s cousin (Patricia Arquette). Zeena: Joan Allen. Rev. Smith: Tate Donovan. Mrs. Hale: Katharine…

PLEASE NOTE: “Spitfire Grill” will NOT be rescheduled.

Due to the roads conditions, we will reschedule the showing of this film for later in the summer As a part of the Peacham Summer Series we will be showing some of the movies that have been filmed in Peacham….

“Restoring Vermont’s Painted Stage Curtains” A hundred years ago, grand drapes and painted backdrops were primary artistic features in the cultural life of almost every village and town in northern New England. The “curtains” provided color and escapism in institutions…

Libby  Having a hard time logging into Libby? Your library account may be expired. Accounts expire every two years. This gives us a chance to ask if your contact information needs updating. If you use our online services, you will…

Moving forward, as you membership with Kanopy times out, you will need to renew your memberships by supplying both your library barcode (P312000XXX) and Password (PIN). You will fail your next reauthentication check, and their membership will move to a “Blocked” status,…

The Gilmore Gallery seeks art showcasing love of Peacham from YOUR perspective. Whether you live in Peacham, visit Peacham or admire Peacham from afar, we’d love to see what you love best about Peacham. Whether it be a view, a…

PEACHAM LIBRARY ART AUCTIONSUNDAY, JUNE 9, 20244–7 P.M.656 BAYLEY HAZEN ROAD, PEACHAM, VT Join the fun on Sunday, June 9, for a LIVE auction of fabulous art at Peacham Library. Bid on selected works from some of the region’s best…

With Beatrice RingSunday April 144:30 pm Journey with Beatrice as she recreates (over six years) the around-the-world trip her father and uncle made in 1928 (in a single year) using only ships, trains and cars, and taking pictures similar to…

Dana RobinsonSaturday April 6 at 7 PM The Peacham Library is hosting its final event in our Spring Coffeehouse series. Performances begin at 7 pm in the Community Room. An open mic session will follow the main act. From Cabot, Dana Robinson…

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Two exciting events happening at the library today! Eclipse program at 4 pm and Artists Reception from 4-6 PM. Stop by for both!

Alive and Well: Tim Berry & Suzan DerbySaturday March 16 at 7 PM The Peacham Library is hosting its annual Coffee  House series.Performances will begin at 7 pm in the Community Room. An open mic session will follow the main…

Sunday February 25 at 3 PM Tim and Betsy McKay spent two weeks exploring the winter wonderland around Canmore and Banff, Alberta. Tim will show highlights of their adventures including nordic skiing at the Canmore Nordic Center (site of the…

Peacham Library will be closed Monday February 19. Classes, meetings, and programs will be held as scheduled by their instructors. All are welcome to Board Game Afternoon at 3 PM.

Come and enjoy a warm bowl of chili and homemade cornbread during Winter Carnival! February 17 from 12 – 2 PMServing Chili and Cornbread Lunchat Peacham Congregational Church Proceeds benefit Peacham Library.Sponsored by Peacham Library Development Committee.

Winter Carnival presents Susan DunkleeFriday February 16th @ 7 PMat Peacham Library Susan is a three time Olympian and two time World Championship Silver Medalist in the sport of biathalon. She will jumpstart Winter Carnival activities with this presentation about…

We will gather again on Monday February 12 to chat and work. Stop in and say hello, fit a piece in the puzzle, show off your knitting.

Sunday February 11 at 3 PM Jutta Scott will presents her photo journey to Botswana’s Okavango Delta at the Peacham Library on Sunday February 11.She will speak about her adventures with a slide show starting at 3 PM.The Gallery Reception…

“The public library is where place and possibility meet.”– Stuart Dybek Over 7,500 people visited Peacham Library during our last fiscal year. They came for programs, meetings, classes and of course BOOKS!  The library hosted 185 programs and events throughout…

Fifth BusinessSaturday February 3 at 7 PM Performances will begin at 7 pm in the basement of the Peacham Library.An open mic session will follow the main act. Like the weather in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont from which they…

January 30 at 6 PM Libby by OverDrive provides access to popular and bestselling eBooks and eAudiobooks. The collection includes Kindle Books and thousands of titles for adults, teens, and children. Titles are automatically returned at the end of the…

Sunday January 21 at 3 PM Liam Tobin grew up in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont and just recently moved to Peacham. In the fall of 2023 he traveled along the GRE10 footpath which roughly parallels the France/Spain border in the Pyrenees Mountains….

Rake Factory UnionSaturday January 13 at 7 PM Performances will begin at 7 pm in the basement of the Peacham Library.An open mic session will follow the main act. Rake Factory Union is Nathan Colpitts on Guitar, Mandolin, and Vocals,…

Saturday December 16 at 10 AM

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Thursday November 96:00 – 7:30 PM Michelle Acciavatti (she/her) is a writer, thinker, funeral director, and End of Life Specialist living in central Vermont. She is passionate about discovering the role a funeral director can play in building community resources…

October 22 at 3 PM Kokedamais a Japanese method of potting and displaying plants in a ball of moss.  The Peacham Library will hold a kokedama workshop on Sunday, October 22 at 3 PM. Participants will experiment with moss and…

October 8 at 4 PM Sas Carey is a healer, humanist, filmmaker and child of the ’50s. “A child of the ’50’s, Sas Carey was raised to marry and rear children. She did that, but with the care and morals…

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PCH’s third community meeting is coming up this Thursday, Aug 24 regarding the future of the science building (63 Church St) and the Academy Apartments (135 Church St). We are committed to keeping our community informed and providing a forum for feedback and…

Save the date! Rescheduled!Tuesday, August 157:00pm What is a fibershed, why is it important and how can you support it? Jane will talk about the mission of the Vermont Fibershed to promote local natural fiber production and processing within the…

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Michelle Fay of Chrysalis Creative Thursday August 37 PM Repairing, recycling and mending are old skills enjoying a recent resurgence. Whether it is upcycling out of date clothing or repairing your favorites, making clothes and cloth items last longer is…

THIS CLASS IS FULL!YOU ARE WELCOME TO REGISTER FOR THE WAITING LIST OR TO BE NOTIFFIED OFF ANY FFUTURE CLASSES. August 86:00 PM – 8:30 PMClass size limited to 12$15 per person in advance for materials (non-refundable) Ikebana is the…

with Justin Squizzero of The Burroughs Garret July 277:00 PM The Arts & Crafts revivals of the 20th century transformed the tools and techniques of contemporary American handweaving. Justin’s talk looks at the nuts and bolts of how cloth was…

 with Jane WoodhouseJuly 22, 1 PM Join us to learn stitched Japanese shibori techniques that will be dyed in a natural indigo vat.  Students will receive 3 organic cotton scarves to practice 3 shibori techniques and also complete finished products. …

July 18, 7:00 Travis Samuels, ZION Growers Travis is co-owner, COO, and Director of Business Development for ZION Growers, an industrial hemp processing and value added products company located in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. he company’s goal is getting it from…

Peacham Garden Group with Michael LowSunday July 16 at 12:30 Michael has been farming and gardening organically for 22 years. Michael also stewards his farm’s forests, harvesting the ‘worst trees first’ in order to improve the health, beauty and ease…

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The Fibershed program has been canceled for tonight. We will re-schedule at a future time. Gov. Phil Scott advised against traveling in the state during the worst period of the storm, which is projected to run from about 4 to…

Jane WoodhouseVermont FibershedJuly 13, 7:00 What is a fibershed, why is it important and how can you support it? Jane will talk about the mission of the Vermont Fibershed to promote local natural fiber production and processing within the state…

The Annual Meeting will take place tonight July 10 at 6:30, followed by the Gallery Reception As of noon Jeremy Withers, the Town Road Crew Manager, reported a few minor washouts, but all Peacham roads are passable. See you tonight!

Monday, July 10Following the Annual Meetingat 6:30 PM